Events Fundraiser: Drive Community & Challenge Events

Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity is seeking an Events Fundraiser to join our Income Generation & Communications team and support the delivery of fundraising events that make a real difference to local people and their families.

Reporting to the Community & Events Fundraiser Lead, you will plan and deliver a range of fundraising and challenge events, coordinating volunteers, suppliers and budgets to maximise income and provide excellent supporter experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience organising events or complex projects from planning to delivery and evaluation.
• Experience managing budgets and working toward financial targets.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, stakeholders or volunteers.
• Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector desirable.
• Knowledge of event health and safety, risk assessment and compliance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Events Fundraiser Lead in delivering the Events Fundraising Strategy and annual income targets.
• Coordinate and deliver an agreed portfolio of events within the programme.
• Identify opportunities to develop and diversify the Hospice’s fundraising portfolio.
• Create and manage project plans, timelines and milestones.
• Deliver flagship events such as the Twilight Walk and Colour Run within budget.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, and event logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Recruit, engage and support event participants and volunteers.
• Develop participant stewardship and communications to drive repeat participation.
• Monitor budgets, income and expenditure and report performance against targets.
• Complete post-event evaluations and make recommendations for future events.
• Ensure licences, permissions, insurance and relevant documentation are in place.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

CRM experience

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Office software

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity is seeking an Events Fundraiser to join our Income Generation & Communications team and support the delivery of fundraising events that make a real difference to local people and their families.

Reporting to the Community & Events Fundraiser Lead, you will plan and deliver a range of fundraising and challenge events, coordinating volunteers, suppliers and budgets to maximise income and provide excellent supporter experiences.